We classify our retreats into different types in order to help you choose a retreat appropriate to your interests and level of experience of meditation and Buddhism as practised within the Triratna Buddhist Community.
Please click on a retreat type below to see a list of retreats under this particular heading currently in our programme.
Introductory
Introductory events are marked on the calendar in GREEN and are suitable for those new to meditation and Buddhism as practiced within the Triratna Buddhist Community.
Triratna
Triratna regulars’ retreats are marked on the calendar in RED . These retreats are suitable for those who have a regular meditation practice and who regularly attend retreats, a centre or a group within the context of the Triratna Buddhist Community. You will also need to be familiar with, and happy to participate in, Triratna Buddhist devotional practice and ritual (puja), be comfortable with extended periods of sitting meditation and the possibility on some retreats of periods spent in silence.
Triratna Intensive
Triratna Intensive are marked on the calendar in RED . These retreats are suitable for those who have been regularly meditating for at least two years and regularly attend retreats, a centre or a group within the context of the Triratna Buddhist Community. You must also be comfortable with extended periods of sitting meditation, Buddhist devotional practice and spending most of the retreat in silence.
See All Triratna Intensive Retreats
Order Members
These retreats are for members of the Triratna Buddhist Order and are marked on the calendar in PURPLE:
If you are unsure about which retreat is suitable for you, please contact us we will be happy to help you.